NickelX identifies multiple nickel-copper-PGE anomalies at Dalwallinu project
Assays from a recently completed infill auger drilling soil sampling at NickelX’s (ASX: NKL) Dalwallinu nickel project in Western Australia has returned multiple high-priority geochemical anomalies indicating nickel-copper-platinum group elements.
The sampling was undertaken over a combined strike length of 12km, where the company is seeking Julimar-style mineralisation.
Dalwallinu is located 208km northeast of Perth and is NickelX’s target for mineralisation similar to that at the now famed Julimar nickel-copper-platinum group elements discovery near the town of Toodyay, owned by Chalice Mining (ASX: CHN).
Some of the highest PGE assays
NickelX states that the highest priority target assays represent some of the highest West Yilgard PGE assays so far, including 73.7 parts per million platinum plus palladium.
There are also “significant and coincident” anomalous values for nickel and copper, up to 466ppm nickel and 843ppm copper.
These targets complement the recent results from moving loop electromagnetic (MLEM) survey, along with a subsequent fixed loop electromagnetic (FLEM) survey, which identified the anomalies.
RC drill program planned
Last month the company, reporting the survey results, described the targets as “compelling”.
NickelX said at the time that the conductance levels of both anomalies were “consistent with massive sulphide mineralisation, making them compelling drill targets seeking Julimar style nickel-copper-PGE mineralisation”.
Access and exploration agreements have been signed with the four affected Dalwallinu landowners, which cover future exploration drilling and development activities.
The company is now planning a maiden 2,500m reverse circulation and diamond drilling campaign.
New Aboriginal law engagement under way
NickelX says it is complying with the Western Australian government’s new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act which comes into effect on July 1.
It has begun the due diligence and engagement process with the local Aboriginal cultural heritage services in the West Yilgarn and Dalwallinu region.
Dalwallinu’s project area covers 86 sq km of the entire Barra Barra greenstone belt, 150km northeast of Julimar.
The ground is accessible private farmland with a sealed road passing its front, and native title has been extinguished.